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and tell him we love him. >> we had also seen reports that he may have asperger's or also attention deficit disorder, that he may have had a couple challenges like that. did you ever see anything like that? do you think -- how will that impact him here as he starts down this path of healing? >> well, i honestly believe that ethan will probably -- it's a shame that this had to happen but for any child that i believe will bounce back better than any child i know of, would be ethan. he meets no strangers and i just feel confident he's going to bounce back and we hope to have him in school as quickly as possible. >> so special that you say that. i want to ask you a little about his mother. you just heard me share the statement that she released to the media which was so eloquent and gracious. she also, according to a state senator, said this when the fbi, they were debating whether to go in and kill jimmy lee dykes earlier. she was the one, according to the state senator who said she put her hand on the officer's heart and said sir, don't hurt him, he's sick. smith told that today to abc news.
and tell him we love him. >> we had also seen reports that he may have asperger's or also attention deficit disorder, that he may have had a couple challenges like that. did you ever see anything like that? do you think -- how will that impact him here as he starts down this path of healing? >> well, i honestly believe that ethan will probably -- it's a shame that this had to happen but for any child that i believe will bounce back better than any child i know of, would be ethan. he...
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if the issue is deficit reduction, getting our deficits sustainable over time, getting our debt in a sustainable place, then democrats and republicans in congress will have a partner with me. we can achieve that and we can achieve it fairly quickly. we know what the numbers are, we know what needs to be done. we know what a balanced approach would take, and we've already done probably more than half of the deficit reduction we need to stabilize the debt and the deficit. there's probably been more pain and drama in getting there than we needed. and so finishing the job shouldn't be that difficult, if everybody comes to the conversation with an open mind and if there's some things like paying our bills should not be out of bounds. i'll take one last question. >> mr. president, i would like to ask you, now that you've reached the end of your first term, starting your second, about a couple of criticisms. one that's long-standing, another more recent. the long-standing one seems to become a truism of sorts, that you and your staff are too insular, that you don't socialize enough. and the
if the issue is deficit reduction, getting our deficits sustainable over time, getting our debt in a sustainable place, then democrats and republicans in congress will have a partner with me. we can achieve that and we can achieve it fairly quickly. we know what the numbers are, we know what needs to be done. we know what a balanced approach would take, and we've already done probably more than half of the deficit reduction we need to stabilize the debt and the deficit. there's probably been...
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earlier today cantor spoke about fiscal discipline, pressing the president to lead the way in deficit reduction. >> we want to see from the president how long he thinks it should take to balance a budget and how he's going to do it. you know, at the end of the day all of us are here trying to improve the prospects for a brighter future for all americans. >> reporter: while cantor is expected to talk more about the economy in a speech today, he's also likely to discuss education and health care. one capitol hill watch every says he's trying to get more people under the gop tent. >> trying to resell and remessage republican philosophy. it's not a change. it's not amending the republican agenda. thisit's not switching out their principles, but trying to put a fresh look on what their agenda is and trying to frame it as a pragmatic, useful, helpful agenda that makes your life work better. >> reporter: stoddard says cantor is one of the younger gop lawmakers trying to put forward a modern image of the party while still adhering to conservative principles. jenna? jenna: molly henneberg live
earlier today cantor spoke about fiscal discipline, pressing the president to lead the way in deficit reduction. >> we want to see from the president how long he thinks it should take to balance a budget and how he's going to do it. you know, at the end of the day all of us are here trying to improve the prospects for a brighter future for all americans. >> reporter: while cantor is expected to talk more about the economy in a speech today, he's also likely to discuss education and...
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>> sure, but the issue is, do you add it to the deficit in door you go ahead and find offsets? there are a lot of things that folks have problems with. one is that the a lot of the spending did not happen until 2013 and in the future. there was an argument that okay, we will take care of the emergency needs in the next year and a half and declare those an emergency and allow that to go under the deficit but money spent after 2014, make that compete in the regular budget process with all the other money so that way you find offsets or lesser programs if we have to spend. so the question is not, do you spend the up. the question is, do you borrow from the future to spend the money or do you find other ways to take care of it? >> what do you think? some say there are so many things that go directly to the bottom line, to the deficit, to the national debt, why would you want to use emergency aid to have to answer to a higher calling? >> well, the question, should everything answer to that same calling, the bolt only line of where we are on deficit and debt. budgeting is about prior
>> sure, but the issue is, do you add it to the deficit in door you go ahead and find offsets? there are a lot of things that folks have problems with. one is that the a lot of the spending did not happen until 2013 and in the future. there was an argument that okay, we will take care of the emergency needs in the next year and a half and declare those an emergency and allow that to go under the deficit but money spent after 2014, make that compete in the regular budget process with all...
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president obama says he needs more revenue to cut the deficit. he says he's talking about closing tax loopholes ones that benefit high income earners. the president was in minnesota today to talk about gun control. he asked members of his audience in minneapolis to press congress to take actions on proposals such as universal background checks for gun booirs. former official of the united nations nuclear energy says iran will produce enough fuel to make a nuclear bomb every two months. iran has not decided whether to pursue nuclear weapons. special report in washington starts. >> moments ago we heard from law enforcement and aut thoefrities regarding the release of the 5-year-old little boy who has been held captive for 7 days in alabama. let's go to jonathan for the latest. >> kimberly certainly some significant developments here mid afternoon people at the press site heard some sort of a boom. at the time we couldn't tell whether it was gun fire an explosion or a truck door shutting. it got everybody's attention we started hetding over looking
president obama says he needs more revenue to cut the deficit. he says he's talking about closing tax loopholes ones that benefit high income earners. the president was in minnesota today to talk about gun control. he asked members of his audience in minneapolis to press congress to take actions on proposals such as universal background checks for gun booirs. former official of the united nations nuclear energy says iran will produce enough fuel to make a nuclear bomb every two months. iran has...
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everybody wanted -- he was there to talk about spending deficit and debt. everybody wanted to talk about gun control. almost to a person everyone said the only reason why the government wants me to go through background checks is so they know what background i have and how many guns i have so they can take my guns. that's what the perception is. >> there's a lot of paranoia. the there is no such plot a foot from anybody involved. of course the president is out of touch with the sport with the family traditions. that's why the picture was posted. >> here's a simple solution. all gun control ought to apply to everybody that includes the body guards anybody who works for the department or agency. if you don't think i need this or that weapon to protect my family you don't need yours. i am saying all americans are worth the same. my family is eerie bit as valuable as anybody else's family when he works in congress or the branch. >> we have to leave it there. stay tuned. we are going to tell you what it takes to accurately predict the outcome of a football game.
everybody wanted -- he was there to talk about spending deficit and debt. everybody wanted to talk about gun control. almost to a person everyone said the only reason why the government wants me to go through background checks is so they know what background i have and how many guns i have so they can take my guns. that's what the perception is. >> there's a lot of paranoia. the there is no such plot a foot from anybody involved. of course the president is out of touch with the sport with...
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reduction and the best way for us to get out of the deficit, the reduce the deficit is to actually get back into making sure we are educating our work force, creating a work force of tomorrow that is better prepared to compete in world and to regain our position as the copper base of production on this planet so thank you very much. >> the gentleman's time has expired. gentleman from south carolina. >> thank you, mr. chairman for being here. i appreciate very much your willingness to come and put your life on the president's budget for us. i want to start, when i say balanced hymie revenues should be equal to expenses or expenses -- when you say balance we need to have a tax. >> when i say balance, spending cuts and revenue as a balanced approach. >> you mean -- >> not a tax rate that tax reform. >> taxpayers -- >> by closing loopholes. >> when listeners hear you say balance the need to think tax increase because that is what we're talking about. >> the right way to think of it is a balanced approach which is spending cuts. >> right where wrong way -- >> to review the record -- >> to y
reduction and the best way for us to get out of the deficit, the reduce the deficit is to actually get back into making sure we are educating our work force, creating a work force of tomorrow that is better prepared to compete in world and to regain our position as the copper base of production on this planet so thank you very much. >> the gentleman's time has expired. gentleman from south carolina. >> thank you, mr. chairman for being here. i appreciate very much your willingness...
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we've cut the deficit in half since i took office. the deficit is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america's poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this year. this year for the first time in a very long time we're producing more oil than we're importing. so we've got a lot of good things going for us. but the uncertainty caused by just one week of this nonsense so far has caused businesses to reconsider spending and hiring. we've seen consumer confidence plunge to the lowest level since 2008. we've seen mortgages held up by thousands of home buyers who aren't sure about the economic situation out there. and all this adds to our deficit. it doesn't subtract from it. so we can't afford these manufactured crises every few months. as i've said, this one isn't even about deficits or spending or budgets. our deficits are falling at the fastest pace in 60 years. the budget that the senate passed is at republican spending levels. it's their budget. that democrats were willing to put votes on just to
we've cut the deficit in half since i took office. the deficit is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america's poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this year. this year for the first time in a very long time we're producing more oil than we're importing. so we've got a lot of good things going for us. but the uncertainty caused by just one week of this nonsense so far has caused businesses to reconsider spending and hiring. we've seen consumer...
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the discussion we are having on ing-term deficit reduction -- would love deficit reduction, but i would love to have a set of policies that actually -- hire back some of the teachers that were fired at the state and local level. that is really counterproductive here to make some investment in infrastructure, because -- >> if you were doing one big factor -- package, you would also include putting these things and now rather than waiting? >> here is what i think neera would do -- [laughter] if you can make -- wave a magic wand and put the politics out of the window, because of opportunity costs, there is only so much political oxygen. room,d put you two in a michael linden, dean baker, people from very different views but who all share -- and some conservatives, that's right. and say, what you came out with is what we would do. so, it would not absorb the political oxygen that we need right now, but that we have a backloaded plan that would get us to fiscal sustainability that was balance. i think there are enough people in town that would go there. >> on the aisle. go ahead. my name is
the discussion we are having on ing-term deficit reduction -- would love deficit reduction, but i would love to have a set of policies that actually -- hire back some of the teachers that were fired at the state and local level. that is really counterproductive here to make some investment in infrastructure, because -- >> if you were doing one big factor -- package, you would also include putting these things and now rather than waiting? >> here is what i think neera would do --...
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making over $250,000-- >> and we need to be very clear on how to tackle this issue sequestration on deficit reduction by tax loopholes and the recent 2% pay-- >> let me cut right at it, hector, let me cut right at it. hispanics. >> yes. stuart: you represent the labor council for latin american advancement, you want to tax the rich some more. that, you think, will give us more growth, which helps -- you think that that will give us more growth, is that your point? >> we need everybody to pay their fair share, sir. and i think the middle class and most vulnerable workers in the nation, the only ones contributing to this unique issue that we're facing right now, especially after we went through the biggest economic issues since the great depression. let he me give an example how sequestration is going to affect the vulnerable workers with focus on latinos. early child care is going to kick out head start causing the special supplemental nutritional programs, and aid for college and-- >> i know it's a long list, let me ask you this, hector, i've seen the list, i've got it. why don't you you ha
making over $250,000-- >> and we need to be very clear on how to tackle this issue sequestration on deficit reduction by tax loopholes and the recent 2% pay-- >> let me cut right at it, hector, let me cut right at it. hispanics. >> yes. stuart: you represent the labor council for latin american advancement, you want to tax the rich some more. that, you think, will give us more growth, which helps -- you think that that will give us more growth, is that your point? >> we...
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everybody wanted -- he was there to talk about spending deficit and debt. everybody wanted to talk about gun control. almost to a person everyone said the only reason why the government wants me to go through background checks is so they know what background i have and how many guns i have so they can take my guns. that's what the perception is. >> there's a lot of paranoia. the there is no such plot a foot from anybody involved. of course the president is out of touch with the sport with the family traditions. that's why the picture was posted. >> here's a simple solution. all gun control ought to apply to everybody that includes the body guards anybody who works for the department or agency. if you don't think i need this or that weapon to protect my family you don't need yours. i am saying all americans are worth the same. my family is eerie bit as valuable as anybody else's family when he works in congress or the branch. >> we have to leave it there. stay tuned. we are going to tell you what it takes to accurately predict the outcome of a football game.
everybody wanted -- he was there to talk about spending deficit and debt. everybody wanted to talk about gun control. almost to a person everyone said the only reason why the government wants me to go through background checks is so they know what background i have and how many guns i have so they can take my guns. that's what the perception is. >> there's a lot of paranoia. the there is no such plot a foot from anybody involved. of course the president is out of touch with the sport with...
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into record deficits. and that's a fact. but we have to go to a break right now. when we can continue this when we come back. david, in a minute, i also want to ask you about the latest proof that voters, including many republicans are getting sick of these antics. they're tired of being pushed around by the tea party. humans. even when we cross our "ts" and dot our "i's", we still run into problems. that's why liberty mutual insurance offers accident forgiveness with our auto policies. if you qualify, your rates won't go up due to your first accident. because making mistakes is only human, and so are we. we also offer new car replacement, so if you total your new car, we'll give you the money for a new one. call liberty mutual insurance at... and ask us all about our auto features, like guaranteed repairs, where if you get into an accident and use one of our certified repair shops, the repairs are guaranteed for life. so call... to talk with an insurance expert about everything that comes standard with ou
into record deficits. and that's a fact. but we have to go to a break right now. when we can continue this when we come back. david, in a minute, i also want to ask you about the latest proof that voters, including many republicans are getting sick of these antics. they're tired of being pushed around by the tea party. humans. even when we cross our "ts" and dot our "i's", we still run into problems. that's why liberty mutual insurance offers accident forgiveness with our...
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we would replace that sequester with deficit reduction achieved over a longer time. >> you, in suburban maryland, represent a lot of people that would be directly affected if the sequester hits. do you think the administration is doing a good job of preparing federal workers and folks whose paychecks depend on what happens in the next few weeks for how it will work and how to plan their lives? >> we have been urging them to provide guidance to federal employees because as we get closer to the date there is more and more anxiety, understandably. they are trying to provide notice to employees about things that can be expected, but the problem is it affect each agency differently, so there is not one rule of thumb that will apply to every federal agency. part of the impact will depend on the extent to which employees make up most of the budget, as opposed to agencies that have more of a procurement budget or their budget is contracted out. i should emphasize that while it will hit federal employees and that is not good for anyone, that will hurt -- it will hurt around the country. let's ta
we would replace that sequester with deficit reduction achieved over a longer time. >> you, in suburban maryland, represent a lot of people that would be directly affected if the sequester hits. do you think the administration is doing a good job of preparing federal workers and folks whose paychecks depend on what happens in the next few weeks for how it will work and how to plan their lives? >> we have been urging them to provide guidance to federal employees because as we get...
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for decades this state has been running high deficits, spending, spending and spending, overborrowing and running the government programs. so you have a bunch of bad numbers. the sad part is a retired politicians look at the numbers in a lawyer they think the solution is more taxes, more spending and more government. we are trapped in a virtual circle. stuart: what is the direct link between a very active government that spends big and goes biggin to debt? show me the direct connection between that the high poverty level. >> best way to look at this is see what is happening with people leaving a little. lenore loses one person every ten minutes to other states. people are leaving companies don't want to come, they're scared of coming to illinois, much death and you can't blame them for being scared. they don't want to pay more taxes or interested that has more poor people. they want to move states that are dynamic, cutting taxes. look of other states with zero tax rates, they want to move to dynamic economies. stuart: diana workers leave and dynamic companies that want to hire do not
for decades this state has been running high deficits, spending, spending and spending, overborrowing and running the government programs. so you have a bunch of bad numbers. the sad part is a retired politicians look at the numbers in a lawyer they think the solution is more taxes, more spending and more government. we are trapped in a virtual circle. stuart: what is the direct link between a very active government that spends big and goes biggin to debt? show me the direct connection between...
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back to the deficit for a second. here is of europe looking at projected total deficits of the next decade, all we did with this deal, kick the can down the road a little bit. 650 billion in at the -- estimad deficit reduction must not go far enough. it is marry and have a right? >> well, it is not the best policy in th world except for when compared to all the other policies they were considering, so there were on the brink of actually raising everybody's taxes by a far greater amount which would have harmed the economy much more. so there is that. it's not as bad as it cut a ban. the one thing, it kind of reminds us why we're havng the stock. it has been lost. the fiscal cliff was the result of all of the debt that we had been piling up and the tx increase on higher earners which does not fix that. they have to go after entitlements. that is where the rubber is really going to hit the road. gerri: can i tell you something that drives me of the fiscal cliff when i here all these details. foevery dollar in spending cu
back to the deficit for a second. here is of europe looking at projected total deficits of the next decade, all we did with this deal, kick the can down the road a little bit. 650 billion in at the -- estimad deficit reduction must not go far enough. it is marry and have a right? >> well, it is not the best policy in th world except for when compared to all the other policies they were considering, so there were on the brink of actually raising everybody's taxes by a far greater amount...
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but that we're looking at the smallest budget deficit since president obama has been in office, well under $1 trillion at $845 billion. and they say federal revenue, going up 25% in part because of that fiscal cliff deal. >>> well, a major decision expected from the boy scouts of america. national board members set to vote on whether to leave the decades-long ban on gay leaders and scouts. in texas, it is a controversial issue drawing fire from both sides and putting one of the country's largest youth organizations under a microscope. president obama said over the weekend scouting should be open to everyone while texas governor rick perry expressed the opposite opinion. local scout units will be able to decide on whether to leave gays to their ranks. and on the heels, the pentagon is announcing a policy shift. leon panetta is expected to expand some benefits to granting access to various spots on bases are said to be included. however, it remains droughtful that mental, dental, housing allowances would be offered under the new proposal. an extension of those benefits would require an
but that we're looking at the smallest budget deficit since president obama has been in office, well under $1 trillion at $845 billion. and they say federal revenue, going up 25% in part because of that fiscal cliff deal. >>> well, a major decision expected from the boy scouts of america. national board members set to vote on whether to leave the decades-long ban on gay leaders and scouts. in texas, it is a controversial issue drawing fire from both sides and putting one of the...
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we've got a trillion dollars a year deficit. and yet, we're giving wind, which is so far being largely unsuccessful in generating serious electricity, they get 12 billion. what's your defense of that? >> well, stuart, that's a serious problem, we know that, i know as an economist you understand the difference between investment and spending. this is an investment in our future. we're building a whole new generation of renewable power across the heartland of this country. we're building new industries, putting americans back to work, steelmakers in indiana, workers in ohio. >> there's only 84,000 jobs in the wind industry. that's it. that's absolute peanuts. you haven't gone over the problem of storing electricity once you've created it by the wind. you cannot transmit the electricity, a significant loss of the juice, and you can't get electricity when the wind doesn't blow. you have so many problems here, but you're spending 12 billion. however, i've had my say. here's liz macdonald. liz: i hear what you are saying, sir, but did
we've got a trillion dollars a year deficit. and yet, we're giving wind, which is so far being largely unsuccessful in generating serious electricity, they get 12 billion. what's your defense of that? >> well, stuart, that's a serious problem, we know that, i know as an economist you understand the difference between investment and spending. this is an investment in our future. we're building a whole new generation of renewable power across the heartland of this country. we're building...
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we have cut the deficit in half since i took office. the deficit is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america's poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this year. this year for the first time in a very long time we are producing more oil than we are importing. so we got a lot of good things going for us, but the uncertainty caused by just one week of this nonsense so far has caused businesses to reconsider spending and hiring. you have seen consumer confidence plunge to the lowest level since 2008. you have seen mortgages held up by thousands of home buyers who aren't sure about the economic situation out there. and all this adds to our deficits. it doesn't subtract from it. so we can't afford these manufactured crises every few months. as i said, this one isn't even about deficits or spending or budgets. our deficits are falling at the fastest pace in 60 years. the budget that the senate passed is at republican spending levels. it's their budget. the democrats were willing to youput votes on to
we have cut the deficit in half since i took office. the deficit is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america's poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this year. this year for the first time in a very long time we are producing more oil than we are importing. so we got a lot of good things going for us, but the uncertainty caused by just one week of this nonsense so far has caused businesses to reconsider spending and hiring. you have seen consumer...
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but that the deficit reduction alone is not an economic policy. part of the challenge that we have had here is not only congress but washington, generally, spends all of its time talking about deficits and does not spend a lot of time talking about how to create jobs, so i want to make sure we are talking about both. i think, for example, we could put a lot of people back to work, rebuilding our roads and bridges. we know we are going to have to do it. i went to a bridge that connects john boehner's state to mitch mcconnell's state -- how do we do it? how do we create jobs that will be good for businesses and improve commuter safety? that has to be part of the conversation, not just about cutting and spending. what i want to do is make sure we are constantly focused, that are true north is looking at how to make american families succeed. deficit-reduction is part of that agenda, but it is not the only part, and i do not want us to be paralyzed because we disagree on this one thing. as i already said to jessica, over time, perhaps after republican
but that the deficit reduction alone is not an economic policy. part of the challenge that we have had here is not only congress but washington, generally, spends all of its time talking about deficits and does not spend a lot of time talking about how to create jobs, so i want to make sure we are talking about both. i think, for example, we could put a lot of people back to work, rebuilding our roads and bridges. we know we are going to have to do it. i went to a bridge that connects john...
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deficit $536 billion. $536 million. back then social security made up 6.5%. 6.5%. of the federal budget. 6.5%. the decayed and medicare didn't exist back the let's compare that to what we are doing now. a 20% of the budget on social security, and thene throw a 21% more of the federal budget for medicare, medicaid, and anotr 13% for other social programs, food stamps. so that comes up to a whopping 54% of the budget. 54%. forgot to mention this. it is kind of important, isn't it? back than median family income was about $38,000. $38,000. today it is $62,000. we will pretend that looks like a two and that looks like a six. we haven't done too well, more than half a century in raising a the median income ine this country and that is something he is right about, we do have to fix that. imagine this, it's got a nobel prize. the unions made up 24% read today that number a rather convenient because a reduction by half of 12% right now. it tells which were the country is moving in this nostalgia for a 91% tax rate. i want you t
deficit $536 billion. $536 million. back then social security made up 6.5%. 6.5%. of the federal budget. 6.5%. the decayed and medicare didn't exist back the let's compare that to what we are doing now. a 20% of the budget on social security, and thene throw a 21% more of the federal budget for medicare, medicaid, and anotr 13% for other social programs, food stamps. so that comes up to a whopping 54% of the budget. 54%. forgot to mention this. it is kind of important, isn't it? back than...
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. >> right, all of those by the way, everybody's suggestion spends less or cuts the deficit than the current budget we've been running on for the last four years. everything that we're doing is enter than what we're doing right now. >> pretty much. every one of those spending plans requires people to make a decision to cut spending in something. so you've got democrats who won't let anybody cut spending on education or on social security, god forbid we reach social security age. republicans do not want to cut any spending on defense. they're funding programs that the leaders of the military want cuts but they won't let them cut because their jobs depend on it. >> all jobs are local. >> default means nobody has to say i want to cut this. >> the most dangerous decision is the least politically harmful for some people. those who were okay to default can go only and say i stood up on principle. >> we've seen members of congress completely unwilling to stand up and say i'm willing to risk my job to do the right thing for the country. >> that's right. don't go far we're going to keep an ey
. >> right, all of those by the way, everybody's suggestion spends less or cuts the deficit than the current budget we've been running on for the last four years. everything that we're doing is enter than what we're doing right now. >> pretty much. every one of those spending plans requires people to make a decision to cut spending in something. so you've got democrats who won't let anybody cut spending on education or on social security, god forbid we reach social security age....
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the estimated deficit reduction, just 650 billion. and oh, by the way, contrary to what you heard, the middle class gets socked with a tax hike. you earn 50,000, get ready to pay an additional thousands of assam. here with details, scott hodge, president of the tax foundation. thank you for coming in. let's get into the details of this behemoths, a huge bill, starting with the average tax increases that people are going to face here. if you're making 50,000, 75,000, as i said, 822 will be your increased tax, what you will owe, and it just keeps going. >> well, that's exactly right. that, the tax increases in the middle class will come from the exploration of the temporary reduction in apparel tax which was reduced, as you know, 2 percent. that goes away, and so our payroll taxes will go up. the average taxpayer will see an increase of the thousand dollars gerri: is circles within circles. we talk about the bush income taxes expiring. you're not talking about the payroll tax, social security income tax. we put that in place. it was sti
the estimated deficit reduction, just 650 billion. and oh, by the way, contrary to what you heard, the middle class gets socked with a tax hike. you earn 50,000, get ready to pay an additional thousands of assam. here with details, scott hodge, president of the tax foundation. thank you for coming in. let's get into the details of this behemoths, a huge bill, starting with the average tax increases that people are going to face here. if you're making 50,000, 75,000, as i said, 822 will be your...
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we cut the deficit in half. it is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america is poised to become the number one energy producer this year. this year we are pro duducing m oil than we are importing. but the uncertainty caused by one week has reconsidered businesses to think about hiring and seen mortgages held up by thousands of home buyers not sure about the economic situation. and all of this adds to it. we can't afford these manufactured crises every few months. as i said, this one isn't about spending or budgets. our deficits are falling. the budget that the senate passed is at republican spending levels. it is their budget just to make sure that the budget was open. and what happened the way we got to this point was one thing and one thing only and that wasp republic denying health care to millions of people. and that law ironically is moving forward. so, most americans democrats and republicans agree that health care should not have anything to do with keeping our government open or paying our bills on time. which is why i will sit down and work w
we cut the deficit in half. it is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america is poised to become the number one energy producer this year. this year we are pro duducing m oil than we are importing. but the uncertainty caused by one week has reconsidered businesses to think about hiring and seen mortgages held up by thousands of home buyers not sure about the economic situation. and all of this adds to it. we can't afford these manufactured crises every few months. as i said,...
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i don't know why our national debate has to be obsessed around the deficit 15 years from now. and so yeah, most of the things are on balance better but it's the wrong preoccupation i believe for our political process. >> rose: and where do you put the issue that's a part of the political conversation as well. one, what's happening to the middle class, and you reference death but also,x,÷ and part of e same parcel, the growing disparity between the poor and the wealthy in our society. >> these are huge questions and historians will look back at how they dealt with those questions long after they'll remember any budget deal. the single most important issue for the medium and long run has to be what we do about education. the most disturbing report about the country that's come out in the last few weeks isn't any of the fiscal reports, it's the oecd study that demonstrates for the first time since george washington, the next generation of americans will be less skilled and less educated than its predecessor generation. and that's never happened before and it could never be allow
i don't know why our national debate has to be obsessed around the deficit 15 years from now. and so yeah, most of the things are on balance better but it's the wrong preoccupation i believe for our political process. >> rose: and where do you put the issue that's a part of the political conversation as well. one, what's happening to the middle class, and you reference death but also,x,÷ and part of e same parcel, the growing disparity between the poor and the wealthy in our society....
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deficit duction alone is not an economic plan. (slight applause) a growing economy that creates good middle class jobs, that must be the north star that guides our efforts. ( applause ) every day we should ask ourselves three questions as a nation. how do we attract more jobs to our shores? how do we equip our people with the skills they need to get those jobs? and how do we make sure that hard work leads to a decent living? a year-and-a-half ago i put forward an american jobs act that independent economists said would create more than one million new jobs. and i thank the last congress for passing some of that agenda. i urge this congress to pass the rest. (slight applause) but tonight i'll lay out additional proposals that are fully paid for and fully consistent with the bunk it framework both parties agreed to just 18 months ago. let me repeat. nothing i'm proposing tonight should increase our deficit by a single dime. it is not a bigger government we need but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based
deficit duction alone is not an economic plan. (slight applause) a growing economy that creates good middle class jobs, that must be the north star that guides our efforts. ( applause ) every day we should ask ourselves three questions as a nation. how do we attract more jobs to our shores? how do we equip our people with the skills they need to get those jobs? and how do we make sure that hard work leads to a decent living? a year-and-a-half ago i put forward an american jobs act that...
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we've cut the deficit in half since i took office. the deficit is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america is poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this ye. this year for the first time in a very long time we're producing more oil than we're importing. we've got a lot of good things going for us, but the uncertainty caused by just one week of this nonsense so far has caused businesses to reconsider spending and hiring. we've seen consumer confidence plunge to the lowest level sense 2008. you've seen mortgages held up by thousands of home buyers who weren't sure about the economic situation out there. all this adds to our deficit. it doesn't subtract from it. so we can't afford these manufactured crisises every few months. as i said, this one isn't even about deficits or reductions. our deficit is falling at the fastest pace in 60 years. the budget that the senate passed is at republican spending levels. it's their budget. democrats were willing to put votes on just to make sure the governme
we've cut the deficit in half since i took office. the deficit is coming down faster than any time in the last 50 years. america is poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this ye. this year for the first time in a very long time we're producing more oil than we're importing. we've got a lot of good things going for us, but the uncertainty caused by just one week of this nonsense so far has caused businesses to reconsider spending and hiring. we've seen consumer confidence...
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. >> the deficit has been coming down for a number of reasons. >> we have a $16.7 trillion debt right now, so yes, he's gone along with though from 2011, but beyond that it's been my way or the highway on obama care. >> but the sequester numbers, which both sides agree is terrible for policy, but it includes that, and already caved on splitting. >> but c'mon, be honest, you're making it sound like democrats and president obama have just rolled over. they've asked for a lot and gotten very little. >> all of those things can be discussed. a continuing resolution is meant to be a clean document to move the government forward. nothing prevents this from continues from an actual -- >> but in general, yes, they shutdowns have always happened over spending. they do happening over spending, but this one isn't about spending. everyone is agrees to the 2011 levels with the sequester. what is happening now is this is about obama care. >> but it shouldn't be. >> but this is where we are, right? this is the reality. >> there's nothing that prevents the house -- >> the current members of congress a
. >> the deficit has been coming down for a number of reasons. >> we have a $16.7 trillion debt right now, so yes, he's gone along with though from 2011, but beyond that it's been my way or the highway on obama care. >> but the sequester numbers, which both sides agree is terrible for policy, but it includes that, and already caved on splitting. >> but c'mon, be honest, you're making it sound like democrats and president obama have just rolled over. they've asked for a...
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jobs here at home and in the prosperity of our people, as we build our infrastructure and reduce the deficit. we must ensure that innovation rests at the heart of our success, that we remain first in science, technology, engineering and energy, that we educate and prepare our young people for the opportunities of tomorrow, and when we "make it in america" all of america's families can make it in america. [applause] the strength of our democracy also demands that we restore the confidence of the american people in our political process. we must empower the voters, we must remove obstacles of participation in our democracy for all americans. we must increase the level of civility and reduce the role of money in our elections. when we do, when we do we will elect more women, more minorities, more young people to public office and that's a good thing. the american people are what make our country great. by and large the united states is a nation of immigrants -- built, enriched, and strengthened by men, women, and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our
jobs here at home and in the prosperity of our people, as we build our infrastructure and reduce the deficit. we must ensure that innovation rests at the heart of our success, that we remain first in science, technology, engineering and energy, that we educate and prepare our young people for the opportunities of tomorrow, and when we "make it in america" all of america's families can make it in america. [applause] the strength of our democracy also demands that we restore the...
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but to end the deficit we need growth. economic growth. that's why we had surpluses at the end of the clinton administration, because we had growth. part of the reason the deficit is likely to come down the future to some degree is because the economy looks better over the longer term than we thought it was going to be. but you still have to make these tough political decisions. if the president had early on taken the bull sense proposal which is deficit reduction group that he had appointed and headed from the state of the union message okay they've given us this proposal. congress, go to work on it and get me a budget by july, six months from now. early in his career as president it might have changed the paradigm. >> one thing that was in the congressional in-box, you're going to tell us, may not be there any more. have they come to an agreement on the military appropriations. >> they have the national defense authorization has come an agreement. they announced they're going to fast track it to get it done before the house leaves at the
but to end the deficit we need growth. economic growth. that's why we had surpluses at the end of the clinton administration, because we had growth. part of the reason the deficit is likely to come down the future to some degree is because the economy looks better over the longer term than we thought it was going to be. but you still have to make these tough political decisions. if the president had early on taken the bull sense proposal which is deficit reduction group that he had appointed...
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. >> the deficit reduction, spending cuts, revenue increases. this hasn't really worked out so well. so maybe not necessarily following this, it could be a bit too much. neil: but right after they looked at it, i do see across some of the board, raising taxes in ways that there is other revenue. i am just wondering if that is the problem right there. >> we have to act on our spending addiction. our problem isn't revenue, its spending. until washington spends most of their time trying to figure out how to stop the hemorrhage of spending, ways to take moy away from people. bill clinton says that there are trillions of dollars that people are sitting on e sidelines and not investing in because they are not sure of the future and they have no confidence in the marketplace and they don't know the rules by which the game is to be played. so they are waiting out the storm. they are sitting on this kind of capital that could be ingested into the economy. with the government signaling that they want a transaction tax, in addition to the corporate taxes t
. >> the deficit reduction, spending cuts, revenue increases. this hasn't really worked out so well. so maybe not necessarily following this, it could be a bit too much. neil: but right after they looked at it, i do see across some of the board, raising taxes in ways that there is other revenue. i am just wondering if that is the problem right there. >> we have to act on our spending addiction. our problem isn't revenue, its spending. until washington spends most of their time...
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you are talking about the structural deficit. you have to spend higher unemployment benefits and it is the structural deficit that is of more concern. europe is having to deal with the deficit as other countries around the world. that is the bit that even in good times you are spending too much. health care social security and all sorts of benefits. and that is the bit that the u.s. is concerned it has to address the long-term old age pension. that is the hardest thing to tackle. because everything has a constituent who is grandma or using medicare and special security. is there any risk that the world would stop lending money to the united states or slow that pace? absolutely possibly maybe thinking about it on reflection no. >> richa arrichard, thank you s. >> all right. coming up. >> there is zero chance that the u.s. government is going to default on its debt. >> we are a long long ways from that. >> we go inside the minlds ds oe debt ceiling deniers. that is next. i get 2x the thankyou points on each ticket. the citi thankyo
you are talking about the structural deficit. you have to spend higher unemployment benefits and it is the structural deficit that is of more concern. europe is having to deal with the deficit as other countries around the world. that is the bit that even in good times you are spending too much. health care social security and all sorts of benefits. and that is the bit that the u.s. is concerned it has to address the long-term old age pension. that is the hardest thing to tackle. because...
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congressional budget office that for the first time since president obama has been in office, we can see a deficit under $1 trillion. $884 billion is what they are suggesting. they think unemployment will go up through the next couple of years, but federal revenue, the amount of money coming into the government going up by 25%, in part, because of the fiscal cliff deal. also because the economy is improving. richard? >> tracie, we'll take under 1 trillion right now. thank you. >>> a major decision expected today from the boy scouts of america. national board members set to vote on whether to lift a decade's long band on gay leaders and scouts. the final day of a three-day meeting of officials. a controversial issue drawing fire from both sides and putting one of the country's largest youth organizations under a microscope. president obama said over the weekend that scouting should be open to everyone while texas governor rick perry expressed the opposite opinion. if board members scrap that policy, they will be able to decide for themselves to admit gays to their ranks there. >>> on the heels of t
congressional budget office that for the first time since president obama has been in office, we can see a deficit under $1 trillion. $884 billion is what they are suggesting. they think unemployment will go up through the next couple of years, but federal revenue, the amount of money coming into the government going up by 25%, in part, because of the fiscal cliff deal. also because the economy is improving. richard? >> tracie, we'll take under 1 trillion right now. thank you....
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. >> reporter: at one point the ravens led 28-6 and no team has ever come back from a 10 point deficit. 49ers came roaring back in the second half but the thrilling rally came five yards short less than two minutes to go and the ravens ended up winning 34- 31. [applauds] [applauds]. >> well the big come back in the second half had many 49ers holding out for a big win and having their team in the super bowl was a big achievement in its own and many were brought to tears from the disappointing loss. >>> crowds in san francisco were relatively calm last night but police still made some arrests. alex savage is in san francisco to talk about the extra precaution we are taking to prevent a repeat in vandalism, alex? >> reporter: they remained relatively calm and of course san francisco police had a lot of extra officers out in force and they had a lot of potential hot spots including the mission district and that's where we are now, things are still quiet right now. they had three times as many officers on the streets compared to an average sunday night and 49ers spilled out after that crush
. >> reporter: at one point the ravens led 28-6 and no team has ever come back from a 10 point deficit. 49ers came roaring back in the second half but the thrilling rally came five yards short less than two minutes to go and the ravens ended up winning 34- 31. [applauds] [applauds]. >> well the big come back in the second half had many 49ers holding out for a big win and having their team in the super bowl was a big achievement in its own and many were brought to tears from the...
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all this adds to our deficits, doesn't subtract from it. we can't afford these manufactured crises every few months. as i said this isn't even about deficits or spending or budgets. our deficits are spending at the fastest pace in 60 years. the budget that the senate passed is at republican spending levels. it's their budget. that democrats were willing to put votes on to make sure the government was open while negotiations took place for a longer term budget. the way we got to this point was one thing and one thing only and that was republican obsession with dismantling ated forble care act and denying health care to millions of people. that law ironically is moving forward. so, americans democrats and republicans agree health care should not have anything to do with keeping our government open or paying our bills on time which is why i will sit down and work with anyone of any party, the not only to talk about the budget but ways to improve the health care system. i'll talk about ways we can shrink our long-term deficits. i'll also want t
all this adds to our deficits, doesn't subtract from it. we can't afford these manufactured crises every few months. as i said this isn't even about deficits or spending or budgets. our deficits are spending at the fastest pace in 60 years. the budget that the senate passed is at republican spending levels. it's their budget. that democrats were willing to put votes on to make sure the government was open while negotiations took place for a longer term budget. the way we got to this point was...
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we should deal with them, but the fact is you won't give the president credit for reducing the deficit. >> i want to ask an a la cart question. if everything that stephanie objects to is tripped out, the debt ceiling comes out and all it has is the repeal of the tax on medical technology, which is what an anti-innovation and anti-jobs tax, and particularly hits minnesota. >> it hits minnesota. >> if it has one thing on it over and above the debt ceiling, which is the repeal of that tax? >> you know . >>> we haven't talk about the shutdown. we've been talking about a lot of other stuff, but the shutdown, we can negotiate over that kind of stuff. again, i know that to get a deal, i'm going to have to vote for stuff i sure don't like, cory, and so are you, but we have a situation where it's my way or the highway. >> remember the budget control act went through? it was passed. >> i remember it. >> come on, come on. cory, no. >> we can talk about the opportunities to work together, but then the they made changes as necessary. they want to get the law a chance. i have a very specific questio
we should deal with them, but the fact is you won't give the president credit for reducing the deficit. >> i want to ask an a la cart question. if everything that stephanie objects to is tripped out, the debt ceiling comes out and all it has is the repeal of the tax on medical technology, which is what an anti-innovation and anti-jobs tax, and particularly hits minnesota. >> it hits minnesota. >> if it has one thing on it over and above the debt ceiling, which is the repeal of...
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last year i signed into law a $1.7 trillion in deficit reduction there will be more deficit reduction as congress decides what to do about the automatic spending cuts that we have now delayed for two months. as i have demonstrated throughout the past several weeks, i am very open to compromise i believe that we have to find ways to reform the program. there is further spending that we can eliminate in government. but we can't simply cut away to prosperity. cutting spending has to go hand-in-hand with further reforms to our tax code so that the wealthiest corporations and individuals can take advantage of loopholes and deductions that aren't available to most americans. and we can't keep putting things like basic research and new technology and still expect to succeed in the 21st century economy.. we have to do it in a balanced way. even as we get a handle on our spending. i will not have another debate with this congress over whether or not they should pay the bills that they have wrapped up through the laws they pass. we cannot pay bills we have already incurred. the consequences wou
last year i signed into law a $1.7 trillion in deficit reduction there will be more deficit reduction as congress decides what to do about the automatic spending cuts that we have now delayed for two months. as i have demonstrated throughout the past several weeks, i am very open to compromise i believe that we have to find ways to reform the program. there is further spending that we can eliminate in government. but we can't simply cut away to prosperity. cutting spending has to go...